by Jamie Harris This past Saturday morn ing, August 26, the members and coaches of the Berkeley Springs Indians cross country team hit the road to Bridgeport for the running of the Charles Point Invitational. This was the opening meet for the long-distance runners who had put in a lot[Read More…]
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Paw Paw Tunnel open to through traffic after rock & boardwalk work
The C&O Canal towpath on both ends of the Paw Paw Tunnel is now open for use by bikers and hikers. The far end of the tunnel has been closed since August 2021 while rock scaling work was being done, and the boardwalk connecting the tunnel opening to the towpath[Read More…]
Chamber names winners of Annual Community Awards
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has named the winners for their first Annual Community Awards. The seven winners will be honored at the Hall of Fame & Chamber Awards banquet Thursday, September 14, and will be the grand marshals for the 48th Annual Apple Butter Festival parade on[Read More…]
Will the Bath Community Garden be restored?
by Trish Rudder A decision by the Bath Town Council will be made at the September 5 meeting to allow the community garden to be restored and used again. At the August 22 council meeting, Morgan County Master Gardener Donna Coates told the council members that she wants to revitalize[Read More…]
Driver in ’21 DUI accident that caused severe injuries jailed
The impaired driver who caused a head-on collision on U.S. 522 in September of 2021, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the other driver, has been jailed for violating the terms of his home confinement. Matthew S. Merki, 36, of Berkeley Springs was incarcerated last Wednesday, August 23 after failing a[Read More…]
Man arrested for arson in Paw Paw woods fire
A Capon Bridge man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to a wooded area along Paw Paw Road last Tuesday, August 22. West Virginia State Police Sgt. S.R. Smith arrested Brett Dick, 22, on Tuesday after being called to an arson in progress. According to a police[Read More…]
Indians fall on the road to Fairmont Senior in season opener
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians soccer team opened their 2023 season on the road this past Saturday, August 19. Berkeley Springs had the taunting task to face Region I foe the Fairmont Sr. Polar Bears. Fairmont Sr. was able to keep the Lady Indians out of the[Read More…]
Paw Paw volleyball preview
Holly Palmer will begin her 16th year as Head Coach for the Paw Paw Pirates and Hana Hendrickson is in her third year as Assistant Coach. The Pirates only lost Ciara Arnold. Returning players are seniors Kelsey Hayes, Karynn Kerns, Britney Ramos and Miah Smith; junior Myley Mullens and sophomores[Read More…]
Wes Eddy ready to guide Indians Football
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School football program has a new head coach once again. Former head coach Terry Rea departed last spring for the head coaching job at Washington High School in Jefferson County. Which led Berkeley Springs into hiring veteran coach and former Washington assistant Wes[Read More…]
Citizens ask commissioners for help, information & solutions
by Kate Shunney During the August 16 regular meeting of the Morgan County Commission, local citizens shared a variety of public concerns and asked county officials for help on several issues. Pat Mosco took the lead by asking commissioners who could address a list of complaints about her neighbor. Mosco[Read More…]
